August 2, 2007
04:00 PM (EDT)

News Release Number: STScI-2007-30

Uncovering the Veil Nebula

August 2, 2007: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope photographed three magnificent sections of the Veil
Nebula -- the shattered remains of a supernova that exploded thousands of years ago.
This series of images provides beautifully detailed views of the delicate, wispy structure
resulting from this cosmic explosion. The Veil Nebula is one of the most spectacular
supernova remnants in the sky. The entire shell spans about 3 degrees on the sky,
corresponding to about 6 full moons.